Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre MKII Overview
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic Product Overview by GAK
The Scarlett OctoPre MKII Mic preamp from Focusrite is perfect if you're looking to expand your studio. Adding the preamp to your setup is described as the ideal way to add extra input channels to you your DAW. It provides you with 8 extra analogue compressed channels and is great for expanding on any interface with ADAT I/O connectivity. Each channel has Focusrite's Scarlett preamps and a soft-knee VCA compressor.
If you've reached the point where you don't have enough inputs in your studio to record all your instrument, the Scarlett Octopre could be the answer.
Focusrite Product Overview
Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is the ideal way of adding eight extra mic/line inputs to your DAW. It also offers eight balanced line outputs, sourced directly from their respective mic preamps for use on stage in a live environment. Featuring eight channels of Focusrite's 2nd generation Scarlett preamps and a soft-knee VCA compressor on every channel. Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic lets you control the dynamics of all your input signals with an easy-to-use single-knob analogue compressor on every channel. There's a transparent mode for subtle compression plus a "More" button that doubles the ratio for compression with effect.
In addition to the eight input channels, Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic includes eight line outputs, sourced either from the ADAT inputs for eight additional analogue outputs, or directly from the mic inputs for use in a live sound environment. Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is ideal for expanding any high quality, multi-channel recording system. With its high-headroom mic, line and dual instrument inputs and analogue compression, it's ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals and more. Meanwhile the eight outputs give you the option of expanding your analogue outputs over and above the Scarlett OctoPre.
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- Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps
- Eight balanced line inputs
- Focusrite precision A-D conversion up to sample rates of 192 kHz
- Dual front-panel instrument inputs
- Pad on every channel for extra headroom - ideal for loud sources such as drums
- Eight balanced line outputs - ideal for live use
- Accurate 5-segment LED input metering
- Simple ADAT connectivity via optical cables
- 48V Phantom power available on every channel for condenser mics
- State-of-the-art digital clocking with Word Clock I/O for synchronisation with external devices
- Scarlett OctoPre
- Getting Started Guide
- Power Cable
- Focusrite Red 3 & 3 Plug-in suite
- Softube Time & Tone bundle